Before & After

Rachel’s advice:Electrolysis does not work magically on its own. Electrolysis is only as good as the person performing it. The insertion of the probe should not be painful as it should be following the exact direction of the follicle under the skin (imagine a little tunnel). Heat is then applied to dry up the lower part of the follicle then the hair is lifted out. The client should not feel the hairs being pulled in any way as they are being removed. If you do then the likelihood is the treatment will not be successful.

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AREAS TREATED: Full FaceTOTAL HOURS: 62TIME SCALE: 1-YearNEEDLE: RLX needle size F7NOTE: This young lady had been shaving her face since she was 17 and had never allowed the hair to grow. I met her in August 2021, after she had been on my waitlist for over a year. She was desperate to get rid of it once and for all. It was really affecting her confidence and self-esteem. I explained, in order for me to treat the hairs she would have to grow it out, but we could do some long sessions at the start to get it under control, then it would be possible to keep it cleared with regular sessions until it was gone.

My estimation to complete was 70-80 hours in total. I told her at the start I would guide her throughout the process and that I promised (as I always do) to remove the hair permanently forever!

I do have a few little rules!

1. Keep to appointments2. No plucking, waxing, threading or cream removal in between.3. Trimming, bleaching or gently shaving in the direction of the growth only.Note: I only suggest shaving to clients that already are when I meet them. I don’t advocate it otherwise.

We did 12 hours close together around the start, then fortnightly appointments normally 2 hours. We have now done just under 65 hours in total and it’s been absolutely life changing for this client! A few more short treatments left until we are completely finished.

She is full of confidence and is like a different person. When it was a year (62 hours) we took some photos and it brought me to tears. I am so happy to have helped and hearing her say things like; ‘She can go on holiday now without having to worry about getting up before everyone else to shave her face’ is the reason I’ve been doing this for over 30 years!

The below images show progress over 1-year

The below images were taken immediately after treatment

AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck plus corners of Upper lip and few sparse hairs on CheeksTOTAL HOURS: 9.5TIME SCALE: 14 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F7

AREAS TREATED: Full Face & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 36TIME SCALE: 12 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5

NOTE: Full face treated (photo showing Upper Lip only).

AREAS TREATED: Under arms TOTAL HOURS: 10TIME SCALE: 12 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5NOTE: This client had had many lasers treatments on the area prior to me treating. She felt she hadn’t seen any improvement and whilst it didn’t look like it, there is no doubt areas treated with laser first often clear much quicker in my opinion.

AREAS TREATED: Full arms TOTAL HOURS: 55TIME SCALE: 15 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5

AREAS TREATED: ChinTOTAL HOURS: 5TIME SCALE: 9 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F6

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Jawline and Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 10.5 TIME SCALE: 16 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F6

AREAS TREATED: Full Face and Neck (excluding Upper lip)TOTAL HOURS: 47 TIME SCALE: 12 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F6

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Upper Lip and Few on Cheeks TOTAL HOURS: 11 (30 minute sessions) TIME SCALE: 10 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F6

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 13 TIME SCALE: 18 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F6

AREAS TREATED: Chin TOTAL HOURS: 3 (12 x 15 minutes)TIME SCALE: 10 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F7NOTE: The spots were being caused by the constant plucking and digging of the hairs. I said when we clear the hairs the skin will get the chance to heal too. It’s a Win win!

AREAS TREATED: Sides of Face and Corners of Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 30TIME SCALE: 18 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F6

AREAS TREATED: Upper & Under LipTOTAL HOURS: 13TIME SCALE: 18 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5

NOTE: When I first met this client she had waxed the areas only a week prior so the before photo doesn’t give justice to how much hair was really there. Often when I first meet a client the full extent of growth is not always visible – it’s a good idea to take photos at the first few sessions. This client has since gone on to have every hair removed from her face, neck, hairline and forehead. The results are absolutely fantastic!

AREAS TREATED: Full Face (Including Upper Lip & Hairline)TOTAL HOURS: 50TIME SCALE: 19 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F6 & F5

AREAS TREATED: Full Face (Including Forehead & Top of Nose)TOTAL HOURS: 50TIME SCALE: 18 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5

NOTE: When I first met this client there was very visible Melasma over most of her face. With all the fine dark hairs, it gave a very grey dull appearance and client was really lacking in confidence because of this. I checked with a dermatologist in regards to the Melasma and then we set about a treatment plan of between 1-2 hours a week. The results have been life changing- client is now full of confidence and skin looks incredible! So clear! The Melasma dramatically improved throughout the process too.

AREAS TREATED: HairlineTOTAL HOURS: 10TIME SCALE: 12 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5

AREAS TREATED: Upper Lip, Chin Sides of Face.TOTAL HOURS: 25TIME SCALE: 18 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5

NOTE: I love treating all the fine hairs as well. This client had very dense sideburns (not shown) – She was so happy with the results.

AREAS TREATED: Upper Lip & Under LipTOTAL HOURS: 7.5TIME SCALE: 9 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F5

NOTE: This client told me she had walked past our clinic for years saying to herself one day I’m going to go there and have electrolysis. Sure enough she started with me this February 2022.

AREAS TREATED: Chin & Neck TOTAL HOURS: 8.5TIME SCALE: 13 monthsNEEDLE: RLX needle size F7

AREAS TREATED: Chin & Corners of Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 6.5TIME SCALE: 12 months

AREAS TREATED: Full Face (Excluding Upper Lip)TOTAL HOURS: 24TIME SCALE: 12 months

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Sparse Hairs on Upper lipTOTAL HOURS: 8TIME SCALE: 22 months

NOTE: Taken around lockdowns

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Sideburns TOTAL HOURS: 16.5TIME SCALE: 13 monthsNOTE: This young client wore really heavy makeup to cover the hairs when I first met her. By the end she was coming in make up free which was liberating.

AREAS TREATED: Chin & Corners of Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 9TIME SCALE: 16 months (around lockdowns)

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & CheeksTOTAL HOURS: 30TIME SCALE: 24 months (due to lockdowns)NOTE: This client had been having laser for 6 years when she came to see me. Whilst she had had great results on body areas, it had done little for her face. She really didn’t believe electrolysis was going to work at the start. I gave her my promise and asked her to trust me.

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Upper Lip & BrowsTOTAL HOURS: 16TIME SCALE: 12 monthsNOTE: This client initially came to the clinic for acne facials. Sonya realised the real problem was the client plucking and digging at her hairs constantly. Sonya suggested it was Rachel she needed to sort the hairs, then the spots would clear up on their own. I started with the chin and neck. Client was so happy with results we went on to treat upper lip and eyebrows too!

AREAS TREATED: Chin & NeckTOTAL HOURS: 28TIME SCALE: 12 Months

NOTE: I started this client in December 2019 – 28 hours and 3 lockdowns later the amazing result can be seen. The after photo was taken in April 2021 – I had not treated the client since December 2020.

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Corners of Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 7TIME SCALE: 12 Months

AREAS TREATED: Sides of FaceTOTAL HOURS: 6TIME SCALE: 12 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 20TIME SCALE: 6 Months

AREAS TREATED: Sides of Face & Under ChinTOTAL HOURS: 15TIME SCALE: 9 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, sides of Face & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 35TIME SCALE: 9 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Upper Lip & Under LipTOTAL HOURS: 12TIME SCALE: 9 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 12.5TIME SCALE: 15 months

AREAS TREATED: Chin , Neck & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 8.5TIME SCALE: 7 Months

AREAS TREATED: Tattoo on BackTOTAL HOURS: 9.5TIME SCALE: 8 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Sides & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 24TIME SCALE: 11 Months

AREAS TREATED: Sides , Neck & ChinTOTAL HOURS: 40TIME SCALE: 13 Months

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AREAS TREATED: Full FaceTOTAL HOURS: 96TIME SCALE: 24 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin & NeckTOTAL HOURS: 11TIME SCALE: 14 Months

AREAS TREATED: Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 3.5TIME SCALE: 9 Months

NOTE: Treatment not in full as the client moved away but made a significant difference in time taken.

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Cheeks & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 20TIME SCALE: 24 Months

AREAS TREATED: Birth MarkTOTAL HOURS: 16TIME SCALE: 26 Months

NOTE: Consent from Doctor was required prior to treatment

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Sides, Upper Lip & Under LipTOTAL HOURS: 33TIME SCALE: 11 Months

NOTE: Skin was marked from ingrown hairs & use of tweezers prior to treatment.

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Jawline, Cheeks & Upper & Under LipTOTAL HOURS: 37.5TIME SCALE: 13 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Neck, Cheeks, Jawline & Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 36TIME SCALE: 10 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin & NeckTOTAL HOURS: 6.5TIME SCALE: 16 Months

AREAS TREATED: Upper Lip, Under Lip & ChinTOTAL HOURS: 11.5TIME SCALE: 11 Months

AREAS TREATED: Lower face & NeckTOTAL HOURS: 25TIME SCALE: 19 Months

AREAS TREATED: Full FaceTOTAL HOURS: 97TIME SCALE: 22 Months

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Upper and Lower LipsTOTAL HOURS: 10 (30 x 20 minutes)TIME SCALE: 21 months (around 3 lockdowns)

AREAS TREATED: Chin, Upper Lip, Neck and CheeksTOTAL HOURS: 34TIME SCALE: 13 monthsNOTE: What the client says: “I’d like to share my experience of undergoing electrolysis with Rachel. Thinking about my unwanted hair used to consume so much of my time and I used to hide at home always. It really affected a lot of my life and I lost out on opportunities because of it. I also remember people making hurtful comments about my looks.

I struggled to cope with the stress of university and I ended up gaining a lot of weight due to a poor diet and lifestyle. In 2019, after going to an endocrinologist due to my facial hair/acne, I was told I had PCOS and was pre-diabetic. I was upset and started doing a lot of research on what to do about the facial hair as my routine of plucking my hairs for hours was not sustainable, which is when I found out about electrolysis and Rachel.

At my consultation with Rachel, she also encouraged me to consider the effect of my lifestyle and diet on my hair growth, since I had a poor high sugar diet. Having been told previously at the doctors that there was nothing I could do for my excess hair and acne, I decided to take Rcahel’s advice on board as I didn’t have anything to lose from following it.

The first few sessions were challenging as I have a bit of needle phobia and my hairs were very thick so I needed longer sessions which could be painful. However, Rachel was very supportive through the process and I gradually got over my fear, and the sessions became much more manageable. Even though the treatment was interrupted due to the pandemic, I made sure I strictly stuck to Rachel’s rule of no plucking the hair.

Alongside electrolysis, as per Rachel’s advice, I also tried to fix my diet. It isn’t easy to make a lifestyle change but I was really desperate to feel good about myself and once I found an exercise and diet routine that works for me it was easy to keep going. I did start seeing results especially with my skin – I used to struggle with acne terribly on my face and body, and went on isotretinoin twice, but with adopting a lower sugar diet and focusing on nutrition, I saw a huge difference.

It is now 2024 and I’ve only needed one session since mid 2021. I’ve no new facial hair growth and facial hair no longer consumes my thoughts which has been so freeing. My skin has remained clear as well (waxing and plucking used to worsen my acne).

I am no longer pre-diabetic and whilst I may not always be perfect, I get back to it as soon as I can. As I remember how poorly I used to feel all the time and I don’t want to take the health I have now for granted, I am very grateful to Rachel for everything and helping me get my confidence back.”

AREAS TREATED: Full face and Neck – Excluding Upper LipTOTAL HOURS: 40TIME SCALE: 24 monthsNOTE: This client was sugaring her face every week when I met her. The skin was so sore, red and angry. Half the hairs were under the skin. Client was having to wear really heavy makeup to cover it all. Now of course she is hair free, the skin has healed beautifully and she can go makeup free!